Blaxland, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Blaxland NSW is 7,434 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blaxland is $937 per week ($48,724 per year). Median rent in Blaxland is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Blaxland has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Blaxland has a population density of 768 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blaxland is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxland is $2,230.

There were 64 recorded offences in Blaxland in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (14 offences).

Population
7,434
Census 2021
Median income
$937/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Blaxland vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Blaxland is $937 a week, 22% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 499th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $35 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlaxlandTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$937/wk$765/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,171/wk$1,704/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$385/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,230/mo$1,965/mo +13%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%22.6% −3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Blaxland, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blaxland Population

7,434 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blaxland Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$937/wk
$48,724 per year
Ranked 1,752 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,230/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Blaxland Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,171/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Blaxland against your income

About $9,408 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $1,751/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Blaxland Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
1078
avg ICSEA score
3,178
total students
Glenbrook Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 338 students
1120
ICSEA
Lapstone Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 158 students
1113
ICSEA
St Finbar's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 166 students
1110
ICSEA
Wycliffe Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 586 students
1100
ICSEA
Blaxland Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 137 students
1068
ICSEA
Blaxland East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 379 students
1068
ICSEA
Blaxland High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 998 students
1065
ICSEA
Warrimoo Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 146 students
1052
ICSEA
Mount Riverview Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
1050
ICSEA
Wycliffe Hope School Independent
Combined · U · 39 students
1037
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blaxland Map

Blaxland, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Blaxland, New South Wales: 33.7450°S, 150.6182°E

Blaxland Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (10)

People in Blaxland

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,597) Female 51.6% (3,839)

Population Density

768
people per km²
7,434 people · 9.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,524
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.5%
New Zealand
1.4%
Scotland
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
India
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.6%
Arabic
0.4%
French
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Japanese
0.2%
German
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.7%
Australian
42.4%
Irish
14.8%
Scottish
12.1%
German
4.7%
Italian
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Dutch
2.6%
Chinese
1.5%
Polish
1.4%
Maltese
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.4%
Catholic
19.5%
Anglican
15.7%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Not stated
3.8%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Baptist
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.1% 3,150
Separated
2.4% 143
Divorced
8.9% 527
Widowed
4.4% 258
Never married
31.2% 1,850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
26.0%
Couple: no children under 15
18.9%
One parent: children under 15
6.9%
One parent: no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.9%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
7.8%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blaxland

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,708 occupied private dwellings in Blaxland at the 2021 Census, 17.8% were rented, 40.1% owned outright and 40.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 25 dwellings
Owned outright
40.1% 1,085 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.7% 1,101 dwellings
Rented
17.8% 483 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
8.6%
3 bedrooms
41.4%
4 bedrooms
35.8%
5 bedrooms
10.5%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
33.1%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Blaxland

Employment

Employed full-time
38.1% 2,055 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 1,156 people
Unemployed
2.5% 134 people
Not in labour force
37.9% 2,044 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
39.5%
Managers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Labourers
3.8%
Sales Workers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Did not go to work
26.0%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Train
2.5%
Truck
1.6%
Walked only
1.4%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.5%
Certificate III/IV
28.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Postgraduate Degree
15.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.9%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Education
14.7%
Engineering
13.1%
Health
12.4%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Information Technology
3.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.8%
Secondary: Government
21.3%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary: Catholic
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.1%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
788
Asthma
319
Arthritis
254
Diabetes
189
Heart disease
186
Lung condition
154
Cancer
129
Kidney disease
53
Stroke
53
Dementia
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 874
Did not provide
84.8% 4,885

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.2% 1,220
Not a volunteer
78.8% 4,542

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 15
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 11
Previously served
3.1% 180
Never served
96.4% 5,568

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.5%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
6.4%
5+ children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951: 1960
83
1961: 1970
204
1971: 1980
170
1981: 1990
191
1991: 2000
130
2001: 2010
140
2011: 2015
95
2016
22
2017
12
2018
12
2019
9
2020
9
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.7%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,476
Moved from NSW
456
Moved: same area (SA2)
189
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.2%
Step family: no other children
8.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blaxland Crime Statistics

64 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
14
Theft
11
Assault
8
Sexual Offences
8
Property Damage
8
Other Against Property
8
Drug Offences
6
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Blaxland

The closest suburb to Blaxland is Warrimoo, 2.3 km away.

Warrimoo
2.3 km away · income $1,018/wk · rent $400/wk
Glenbrook
2.4 km away · income $1,031/wk · rent $490/wk
Mount Riverview
2.6 km away · income $918/wk · rent $450/wk
Emu Heights (NSW)
3.2 km away · income $978/wk · rent $440/wk
Leonay
3.9 km away · income $1,051/wk · rent $530/wk
Emu Plains
4.2 km away · income $880/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaxland

What is the population of Blaxland NSW?

The population of Blaxland NSW is 7,434 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 768 people per km². Blaxland is ranked #971 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blaxland?

The median personal income in Blaxland NSW is $937 per week, or $48,724 per year. The median household income is $2,171 per week. Family income is $2,524 per week. Blaxland is ranked #1,752 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blaxland?

Median rent in Blaxland NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Blaxland ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blaxland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxland NSW is $2,230. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blaxland?

The median age in Blaxland NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blaxland a good suburb to live in?

Blaxland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,434. The median income is $937/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10406. All dollar figures in AUD.